Spencer was diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis 10, an inherited retinal degenerative disease known as LCA 10, when he was 3. He tilts his head to the right so he can see out of the corner of his left eye, where his vision is best.

Reduced vision hasn't stopped Spencer from excelling on the mat. He has qualified for three consecutive AHSAA state tournaments.

"Out of all the sports I've tried, this is probably the least challenging to pick up because wrestling is a feel sport," said Spencer, a senior who was the Falcons' starting center in football the past three seasons. "I was able to pick up on that rather quickly.

Patricia Mangan of the U.S. races during the U.S. Alpine Speed Championships ski races at Sugarloaf at Carabassett Valley, Maine. Mangan finished fifth in the Super-G portion of the Women's Alpine Combined. ANDREW P. SCOTT, USA TODAY